Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Chemo.....therapy

Hey everybody, Sarah started her Chemo today and she feels like a million bucks.  She went to her second to last radiation appointment today, and then went directly upstairs to start her first round of Chemo.  She was assigned Nurse Stefanie, and we l-o-v-e-d her.  She was super chill and Sarah liked her a lot.  She even asked her if she could do all her treaments.  I dont think she will get quite that lucky, but we have had such a great experience with everyone at the office, that I am sure she will be happy with anyone who is assigned to us. 


Sarah was at her Chemo treatment for about 5 hours today.  Treatment was pretty uneventful except that Kendra surprised us (Me, Jimmy, & Dan) at lunch with Paradise sandwiches.  She had come from our house which she had been cleaning...ahhhhhhhhhhhh.  Sarah and I were so happy to come home to a PRE-Cancer house.  With all the visitors and the chaos we haven't been able to really deep clean, so it was really nice to have our house cleaned.....we love you KK.  Sarah was armed with magazines, her computer, and tons of movies, but we ended up just chating and hanging out.

After Chemo we came home and where hanging out and our Meals on Wheels (our churches dinner program) brought over Cafe Rio.....Yum Yum.......thanks Wayne and Jason. We just hung out all night and enjoyed Sarahs company.  She has been in great spirits this week, and her nausea has been almost non-existent, so she has been wanting to go go go....so it was good to just chill and hang out and enjoy each others company.


Sarah has a two day Chemo treatment that will run for 48 hours, and on Friday she will go back to have her pump removed.  She is digging her fanny pack, and keeps looking for things to put in it.......ohhhh great.  Atleast I wont have to hold her chapstick anymore.

Dan V. stopped by tonight for a visit and he brought Sarah a Frosty, and alas the first side effect of the Chemo appeared.  She was unable to eat the frosty, because the cold temperature made her feel like she was suffocating.....so we have removed all the drinks from the refrigerator so she wont have to touch or drink anything cold. 

As a flash from the past I included a pre-cancer pic.  For several weeks before the diagnosis that rocked our world this is how I found Sarah on most occasions......she would be laying on the ground cruising facebook...or.... match.com, JK, with an ice pack (or bag of frozen fruit) and Tito laying right next to her with an occassional lick of the ice pack.  Tito still prefers to sit next to Sarah and can be found licking her with little doggie kisses.....gross.....I know.....I just barfed in my mouth too.......

10 comments:

  1. So glad you loved your nurse, that's great news. I hope you get her everytime. Great job getting through everything, and good luck again today. Glad you are feeling a little better. You inspire us all! Love you.!

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  2. oh, and the fanny pack is a nice look for you. like it with those pants ;)

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  3. I'm sad about the no cold issue. Let me know when you can enjoy cold treats again and we'll grab that snow cone!

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  4. Oh my goodness Sarah! I know your nurse! She's in my family ward...I've known her for years! You really did get the best of the best! Say hi to 'Sister Dinning' for me!

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  5. LOVE the fanny pack! You are GORGEOUS no matter what condition you are in!!! Your fiance is one lucky guy!

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  6. Sarah,

    You don't know me and I can't remember how I found your blog, but your story touches me and I will be praying for you for strength during this time and for a miracle, because I believe in them! Keep it up, you are amazing!

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  7. Hey stranger. What's going on around here?! This SUCKS! Let me know when youre taking visitors. Next time I'm in town I want to come by and eat all the leftover frostys.

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  8. Hi Sarah - I am an old friend of Dan from "Ricks". I just read your blog and had chills thinking about all of the amazing people who love you. My prayers are with you! Thanks for being an inspiration to me. P.s. I received my endowments a year ago and it has changed my life. Heavenly Father truly loves us and is indeed a part of our lives every second.

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  9. you don't know me but i was reading about you. entries have stopped wondering how you are?? i had nurse stephanie when i was doing chemo treatments, she is an amazing nurse. loved nurse doug too! best to you in your fight! sara

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